Westwood-with-Iford Primary School, Bradford-on-Avon

In its own words: "Encourage all pupils to develop their self-motivation, esteem and self-discipline and their independence. Create a learning environment where children are happy to take risks and are able to accept the challenge of Life Long Learning, and are enabled to achieve their best. Encourage a responsible and caring attitude to other people and the environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Westwood with Iford primary school. We are proud to be the Head of School and Executive Headteacher of this vibrant village school. We hope this will give you a glimpse of what your child(ren) will experience through their school life with us. Our Ofsted Report (May 2025) judged us to be Good in all areas ."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, multi-sports, dance, choir, Lego, cooking and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Westwood-with-Iford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Westwood-with-Iford Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Westwood-with-Iford Primary School are Freshford Church School (1.2 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); Winsley CoE VC Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); Fitzmaurice Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 72% maths); and Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 85% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Westwood-with-Iford Primary School.

Westwood-with-Iford Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Palladian Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Westwood-with-Iford Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (20.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Westwood-with-Iford Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Avoncliff Rail Station, about 830 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (outside), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, Westwood-with-Iford Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 10 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.